Fred, First kudos for your submission on the Homeland jazz album to benefit the victims of 9/11. It sounds like a stupendous compilation and I rushed to order it.
As for the top ten, I am ashamed to admit that this has not been my year to keep up on new music, but of course you happened to mention one of my top faves: > Kurt Elling - FLIRTING WITH TWILIGHT (disclosure: I wrote a song on this > album, but I'd include it even if I hadn't) I also recently became acquainted with Elling's first album "Close Your Eyes" and fell madly in love with it. Also saw that the liner notes mentioned a thanks to "Fred S." ;-) Other memorable albums which I loved in 2001 were: Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks "Beatin' the Heat" with appearances by Tom Waits, Rickie Lee Jones, Bette Midler, Elvis Costello and Brian Setzer Laura Nyro "Angel in the Dark" Rickie Lee Jones "Pop Pop" (this is an older one but for me my very favorite) "Bootlegs": Received many amazing ones from JMDLer friends this year particularly: Simon & Garfunkel Live at the Hollywood Bowl August 1968 (INCREDIBLE) Shawn Colvin - NPR live appearances 1975 Laura Nyro - 3 different live performances from possibly the 80s and early 90s that I'm still researching - these are beyond amazing. And....the Jonifest 2001 compilation is absolutely extraordinary!! Professionally recorded, it includes overwhemingly gorgeous performances from many. For those who haven't heard it, you should bug Paz and Bob for a copy!! ;-) Kakki
